I had hoped to use CTA Bus Tracker in three ways. First, to figure out when the 60 is coming by so I can leave my office just in time to catch it. Second, to figure out when the 9 or 50 are going by so I can leave my house just in time to catch them. Third, to watch for fun, kind of like television for cats.

Only the final one has worked out. I always seem to have errands to run after work, and I haven't yet had cause to take the bus from home. What I really need to make CTA Bus Tracker work for me is some sort of portable device through which I can access the internet. So, here is where I turn to you: suggestions? K-S often feels able to justify our occasionally expensive dining habits by reminding herself that we don't buy gadgets like other people do, so it would have to be cheap. TimN, I particularly covet your thoughts on what would work with our wireless plan.
posted by weiss @ 8:16 PM